Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Suffolk County.

My Social Security, It's Not Just For Retirees

You Don't Have To Be Retired To Benefit

Questions About Social Security To Help You Plan Your Retirement

The sooner you start planning for retirement, the better off you’ll be

Social Security Spouses' Benefits Explained

Understanding how your future retirement might affect your spouse

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Massive Demand On Mail-In Voting For Expected Record Election

Secretary of State William Galvin said that more than 1.6 million registered voters have already requested mail-in ballots.

'Why Women Should Vote'

This pamphlet was part of the Political Equality Series that was published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1905.

Social Security Can Help You Plan For Achievement Self Support

Social Security Administration can help with your plans to return to work

Uber, Lyft Miffed At Gov. Baker: Here's Why

Gov. Charlie Baker called for quintupling the fee the state imposes on all trips made on transportation network companies.

Iowa Father Bashes Elizabeth Warren's Student Loan Plan

Warren defended her plan Friday after she was confronted by an angry father while campaigning in Iowa.

Joe Kennedy Mulling Senate Run Against Ed Markey

"I hear the folks who say I should wait my turn, but with due respect -- I'm not sure this is a moment for waiting," Kennedy said.

Elizabeth Warren Raises $19.1M, Surpassing Bernie Sanders

The strong showing leaves the Massachusetts senator behind only Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden.

MA Still Doesn't Have A Budget — And Leaders Don't Seem To Mind

State lawmakers, who have blown past deadline for the ninth straight year, may not have the FY2020 budget set until after the holiday.

'Tens Of Thousands' Of Warnings On MA Drivers In RMV Bins: Probe

The RMV has suspended hundreds of driver's licenses after it was revealed it failed to suspend the license of the driver in the N.H. crash.

Here Are Some New Rules For Marijuana In Massachusetts

The Cannabis Control Commission worked through five specific policy issues Tuesday, including home delivery of marijuana.

Emotionally Charged Abortion Debate Hits MA State House

While opponents and supporters of the bill debated inside, crowds swarmed the State House steps.

Religious Exemption Targeted Amid Measles Outbreaks

A state lawmaker from Haverhill filed a bill that would remove the religious exemption for vaccinating schoolchildren.

State Launching Campaign Aimed At Teens This Week

The social media campaign will be targeted at 12- to 18-year-olds to teach them about healthy friendships and romantic relationships.

Bill Banning Handheld Phones While Driving Cruises Through House

The legislation, which would make Massachusetts a "hands-free" state, would also require officers to note the race of people they cite/warn.

Elizabeth Warren Takes 'Hard Pass' At 'Hate-For-Profit' Fox News

A fiery Warren went all-in on roasting Fox News in declining what she said was an invitation to appear on a town hall.

President Trump Calls For Elizabeth Warren To Resign

The latest attack in the rivals' war of words saw President Trump call into a local radio show and accuse Warren of "defrauding the public."

Activists Rally To End Child Marriage In Massachusetts

Protesters gathered at the Massachusetts State House and urged lawmakers to pass a law banning child marriage.

Your Government Inaction

The State House was populated by two main groups this week: people asking for things to be done, and people not doing them.

Hundreds Show Up At State House Education Funding Hearing

During eight hours of testimony, hundreds took to the mic to indicate their support for the PROMISE Act.

Busy Week For Transportation, Travel And The T

Driving while impaired, MBTA rate hikes and road decongestion were just some of the items addressed this week.

Gas Tax Hike Being Floated As State Looks To Boost Transportation

After a wave of unsettling news for Bay State travelers, House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he is open to gas tax hikes.

Property Tax Override Attempts In MA At 30-Year Low

Municipalities over the past decade have tripled the amount they could raise under the local tax limit but choose not to, new data says.

Ban On Texting While Driving Picks Up Steam

Gov. Charlie Baker's road safety bill marks the first time he has proposed a ban on hand-held cellphone use for drivers.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley Wants To Lower Voting Age

Pressley introduced an amendment that would lower the federal election voting age from 18-years-old to 16-years-old.

House Announces $1B GreenWorks Resilient Communities Investment

The proposal would build on a long-standing House approach providing concrete tools directly to communities.

$1B Plan To Counteract Climate Change Town By Town Laid Out

The funding will allow combating climate change while giving each city and town the flexibility to make locally-driven decisions.

Elizabeth Warren On Hit List Of Coast Guard 'Terrorist': Feds

Federal authorities said the "domestic terrorist" had the presidential primary candidate listed on his hit list as "poca warren."

How Elizabeth Warren's Universal Child Care Plan Works

Her newest major policy outline would guarantee free child care for many, and severely lower costs for the rest. Here's how she'd do it.

New Bill Keeps Trump Off Ballot If He Doesn't Release Tax Returns

One Massachusetts Democrat is trying to move up the primary date to the summer - and keep the president off the ballot. Here's how.

Disgraced Ex-Congressman Released From Prison In MA

Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison after being convicted of having illicit online contact with a 15-year-old girl in 2017.

Trump 'Thinks He Is A Dictator,' MA Congressman Says

"I think the president is in for one hell of a fight and I think he is not on solid ground here," U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern said.

You Can’t Build Your Stupid Wall: MA Politicians Respond To Trump

Trump held a special press conference Friday to declare a National Emergency in an effort to fund a border wall he's long been advocating.

Bill Weld To Challenge 'Simply Too Unstable' President Trump

The former governor of Massachusetts is the first Republican to announce his intentions to give Trump a primary challenger.

Watch: Elizabeth Warren Announces 2020 Presidential Run

The U.S. Senator officially announced her candidacy Saturday in Lawrence.

How Much Your Town Got Reimbursed For Early Voting Costs

More than 564,000 people "voted early" last year. Massachusetts got reimbursed $1.1 million for the costs.